The Chicago Foreign Language Press Survey was published in 1942 by the Chicago Public Library Omnibus Project of the Works Progress Administration of Illinois. The purpose of the project was to translate and classify selected news articles that appeared in the foreign language press from 1855 to 1938. The project consists of 120,000 typewritten pages translated from newspapers of 22 different foreign language communities of Chicago.

L'italia -- October 25, 1886

Out of the thousands of Italians in this city, only a few have entered into its business life. Granelli, one of the leading grocers, deals exclusively in Italian products. He carries a complete line of imported Italian foods, in cans and in bulk. A place of business much frequented by religious Italians, is the religious goods store operated by John Caraccioli.

The social and political life of the Colony is carried on by many societies and clubs. One, most recently formed, is the Italian Singing Society. The society with a martial flavor to it is the Societa dei Bersaglieri, whose members have served as Bersaglieri under the Italian flag.

Observations of an Italian Traveler in Chicago. Out of the thousands of Italians in this city, only a few have entered into its business life. Granelli, one of the leading ...

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L'italia -- December 13, 1886

It has been said that this will be La Patti's last time in Chicago. La Patti will sing at the Central Music Hall Monday the 13th and Thursday the 16th. On Monday night she will sing arias from the second act of "Semiranide" and on Thursday night she will sing selections from the third act of "Faust". An orchestra of fifty musicians will be under the direction of Professor Louis Arditi. Among the assisting artists are Mrs. Scalchi, Mr. Albert Giulle, Mr. Anthony Galassi and Mr. F. Novra.

It has been said that this will be La Patti's last time in Chicago. La Patti will sing at the Central Music Hall Monday the 13th and Thursday the 16th. ...

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L'italia -- September 15, 1888

On the 20th of the month the new Society will parade through the principal streets of the city. Members of this Society will wear their uniforms for the first time, the splendid uniforms which the Cavalry Regiment of the Italian Army wore during the time of war. These uniforms and armories were shipped from Milan, Italy. Both members and officers will parade through the streets on horse-back.

On the 20th of the month the new Society will parade through the principal streets of the city. Members of this Society will wear their uniforms for the first time, ...

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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- October 26, 1891

Such a strong and violent meeting as the one held last night at the hall of the Forward Club by the Italians in favor of the much persecuted editor, Oscar Durante, has not been equaled for a long time.

The meeting was called by the President of the Italian Labor Union, Dominico Avallone.

The Consul is accused of neglecting to display the Italian flag on September 20, although the Italian government ordered the representative to do so. The Italians here interpret it as an act of contempt against them.

When Dr. Nicola Re tried to defend the Consul, a wild excitement took possession of the crowd, and a dozen Italians stormed the platform and forced Dr. Re's immediate retreat.

Resolutions were made amidst the tumult, in which the conduct of the Consul September 20, and his attacks upon the Italian newspapers were severely criticised.

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L'italia -- February 13, 1892

The Italian Consul has for three consecutive times refused the invitation of the Societa Operaia di Ricigliano to take part in the program contemplated in honor of the king's birthday, March 14.

And why was the invitation refused? Because the Consul says the society insulted him. Yes, the society insulted him by holding a mass meeting on Sept. 20 of the past year, protesting against slurring remarks and acts made by the Consul's friends. As far as we know, the facts are as stated. Which is right we will not say until we have investigated more thoroughly the accusations of both.

At the request of mutual friends and out of respect for an office representative of Italy, in our city, we forswore our campaign against the Consul, but 2now if the facts previously stated are true, that the society did graciously invite the Consul to join them in honoring such a patriotic day and that the Consul summarily refused, we will be forced to re-open our fight against him in the interest of the Colony and its institutions.

The Italian Consul and the Society di Ricigliano. The Italian Consul has for three consecutive times refused the invitation of the Societa Operaia di Ricigliano to take part in the ...

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L'italia -- July 02, 1892

Mr. Eugene d'Elia has bought the grocery business of Louis Spizzini. He is buying a stock of many Italian products. Mr. d'Elia also wishes to announce that the hall above the store, located at 228 Custom House Place is for rent to societies or individuals at reasonable rates.

Business changes Ownership. Mr. Eugene d'Elia has bought the grocery business of Louis Spizzini. He is buying a stock of many Italian products. Mr. d'Elia also wishes to announce that ...

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L'italia -- September 17, 1892

A telegram was received from Rome stating that the Italian Government has given Mr. Satolli authority to organize an Italian School in Chicago. Mr. Satolli left Rome the 15th of this month and will come directly to Chicago, then he will visit New York, Washington, and other cities. He will remain in America for two years.

A telegram was received from Rome stating that the Italian Government has given Mr. Satolli authority to organize an Italian School in Chicago. Mr. Satolli left Rome the 15th of ...

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L'italia -- October 01, 1892

Not long ago a telegram reached here saying that a certain Mr. Satolli was to organize Italian Schools under the Italian government. His name is not Mr. Satolli, but Monsignor Satolli, and he is sent by Pope Leo XIII to Chicago to organize the Catholic Schools according to the Roman system, but not in the Italian language. The schools will teach in English.

Not long ago a telegram reached here saying that a certain Mr. Satolli was to organize Italian Schools under the Italian government. His name is not Mr. Satolli, but Monsignor ...

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L'italia -- October 08, 1892

The saloon of Luigi Allegretti's saloon was the scene of the killing of one Italian and the wounding of another. The saloon is located at 56 Tilden Ave. in the heart of the Italian quarter.

Calogero Di Martino was shot to death and Giovanni Ciarciro was wounded. The perpetrator of the crime is unknown since the eye-witnesses to the act, who were held, when questioned by the police professed ignorance of any knowledge of his identity. Several reasons have been given as being the cause, but the one which this paper is inclined to accept is, women and money.

The two victims were playing cards when some one remarked to Di Martino, "They're after you," to which he answered, "Let them come," and they came.

There was a scuffling of feet, an interchange of words, a confusion of shots, two, three, four, five, a man staggers to his feet and falls to the floor, another is wounded, and the assasin, - the assasin? No one knows.

Odd and reprehensible adherence. Di Martino died three hours after the shooting. Before his death he told Police-officer Sullivan that he thought his murderer was Antonio Messineo of 46 W. Ohio St., and because of that, Messineo, after the inquest, was held to the Grand Jury. Ciarciro who had been shot in the back, said he did not see his attempted murderer.

Held as witnesses, by the police, were Vincenzo Trocco, Michele Maghi, Giovanni Damiano, Vincenzo D'Amato, Luigi Rellishi, and Luigi Allegretto. Antonio Messineo, Guiseppe Azzarro Givachino Correo, and Giuseppe Russo, all residing at 49 W. Ohio St., and Antonio Passero of 137 North Ave. are being hunted by the police in connection with the murder.

The American newspapers as usual are loudly proclaiming the deed as committed by the Mafia or Black Hand Society, since they have been told by an Italian barber and an Italian storekeeper that the Mafia really exists in Chicago. To give the lie to these two clowns who have so little consideration for the reputation of the Italian Colony in Chicago, we have called in representatives of the leading Chicago newspapers for a group interview on the subject of the Mafia.

This was Mr. Durante's reply to the Mafia question, in Chicago. "This fable of the Mafia is an unreasonable stupidity, an imbecility pure and simple. Every small quarrel between Italians gives rise to the cry of "Mafia." This organization does not now and never did exist.

Several of my reporters have been at the scene of the crime and through them, I have definitely established the fact that the shooting occurred because of women and money and that they were more than intoxicated.

If this had occurred between persons of other nationalities it would not have aroused the present furore. We Italians are becoming fed up with this continual chatter of the existence of a Mafia Society.

In one of the principal theaters of this city, a farce is presented every evening in which a popular comedian tries to show the public that a leading Italian statesman is the leader of the Mafia. In Saturday's issue of this paper, I have an article protesting against this outrage.

To make a long story short, the Mafia does not exist in Chicago, nor in Italy."

Murder on Tilden Ave. The saloon of Luigi Allegretti's saloon was the scene of the killing of one Italian and the wounding of another. The saloon is located at 56 ...